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gooey

[goo-ee] / ˈgu i /
ADJECTIVE
sticky, gummy
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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Built-in sinks allow shoppers to test face washes that come in creamy, gooey and foaming textures.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

It was gooey, soft and slathered in a classic tangy cream cheese frosting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

When my spoon broke through the wobbly layer of cheesy bread and resurfaced all gooey and molten, the winter suddenly didn’t seem so bad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Well, it's happened - and the gooey elasticity is key, according to a viral TikTok challenge promoting the serum.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

When I look at Kareem’s bright eyes, my hard candy coating gives way to my gooey inside.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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